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Kawasaki Ar125 B3 (1987)

220 real MOT outcomes analysed • 0.8% first-time pass rate

1987 Kawasaki Ar125 B3

CarHunch analysed 220 real MOT records for the 1987 Kawasaki Ar125 B3. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 1987 Kawasaki AR125-B3 matches the UK average pass rate at exactly 80%, with zero dangerous defects recorded across 220 vehicles tested — a genuinely safe baseline for a machine now 37 years old. No vehicles in this cohort accumulated failures or advisories on their MOT, which is exceptional for a bike of this age.

The median mileage of 24,878 miles is reasonable for a 1987 model, suggesting these machines have been used but not thrashed, and the zero average failures mean surviving examples are mechanically sound. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on fuel system condition and rubber seals — age matters more than mileage at this point.

Below average reliability 79.2% below UK average
0.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
24,878
typical mileage
5,168–24,878 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0
avg MOT failures per car
over 1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1987 Kawasaki Ar125 B3

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1987 Kawasaki Ar125 B3 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

5,168
low mileage
24,878
typical
24,878
high mileage

Half of all 1987 Kawasaki Ar125 B3 vehicles fall between 5,168 and 24,878 miles.

MOT History Averages

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Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1987 Kawasaki Ar125 B3

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 33.3%
    Offside Rear Footrest missing
  • 33.3%
    Offside Front Footrest insecure
  • 33.3%
    Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies
  • 33.3%
    Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
  • 16.7%
    Steering headbearing has excessive free play
  • 16.7%
    Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play
  • 16.7%
    Rear Footrest missing
  • 16.7%
    Nearside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1987. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Kawasaki Ar125 B3:

1986